Top of the Pops Shine a Light

 And we're all gonna shine a light together on the 9th of May 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Waving the flag

9-5-97:   Presenter:  Jo Whiley

(50) KATRINA & THE WAVES – Love Shine A Light  

The UK's most recent Eurovision winners get the show underway and the song will peak at number 3.

(3) THE SEAHORSES – Love Is The Law

With their first of two top ten hits and this was the biggest but it got no higher.

(2) GEORGE MICHAEL – Star People ’97  (video)  (and charts)

At its peak.

(15) MANSUN – Taxloss

In the studio but got no higher.

(10) 911 – Bodyshakin’

Had already peaked last week at number 3.

(6) JAMIROQUAI – Alright  (video)

At its peak.

(13) BLACKSTREET – Don’t Leave Me 

Had already peaked at number 6.

(1) GARY BARLOW – Love Won’t Wait

Here for one week at number one.

(4) THE CARDIGANS – Lovefool  (video)  (and credits)

Peaked at number 2.

Drop Dead Top of the Pops

 But when I look at you you're the 2nd of May 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Spicey girl

2-5-97:   Presenter:  Cathy Dennis

(19) D:REAM – Things Can Only Get Better

Back in the charts again for the third time but it got no higher.

(8) ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Old Before I Die

A second studio performance for a song that had peaked at number 2 last week.

(3) 911 – Bodyshakin’

In the studio but it go no higher.

(4) THE CARDIGANS – Lovefool  (video)  (and charts)

Had peaked at number 21 last year, this time around it made it to number 2.

(5) D.J. QUICKSILVER – Bellissima 

Peaked at number 4.

(6) SHOLA AMA – You Might Need Somebody

Performing her first of three top ten hits and this one peaked at number 4.

(27) KENICKIE – Nightlife

Here with the third single from their top 10 album, At the Club, but it got no higher.

(7) REPUBLICA – Drop Dead Gorgeous

With their only top ten hit and what a great tune but it got no higher.

(1) MICHAEL JACKSON – Blood On The Dancefloor  (video)

One week at number one.

(EUROVISION) KATRINA & THE WAVES – Love Shine A Light  (video)  (and credits)

This year's UK Eurovision hopefuls. Fingers crossed.

You Showed Me Top of the Pops

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 25th of April 1997 will not be shown on BBC4 due to the number one being R Kelly. So a massive thanks once again to Anonymous for making it available here at WeTransfer.

25-4-97:   Presenter:  Dannii Minogue

(2) ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Old Before I Die
(32) DAVID BOWIE – Dead Man Walking
(7) SHOLA AMA – You Might Need Somebody
(17) TEXAS – Halo  (and charts)
(6) BLACKSTREET – Don’t Leave Me
(8) THE LIGHTNING SEEDS – You Showed Me
(14) MICHELLE GAYLE – Sensational
(1) R. KELLY – I Believe I Can Fly  (video)  (and credits)

The next edition from the 2nd of May 1997 will be on BBC4.

You Might Need Top of the Pops

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 18th of April 1997 will not be shown on BBC4 because once again it features R Kelly. So a huge thanks goes to Anonymous for making it available here at WeTransfer.

18-4-97:   Presenter:  Louise

(10) TEXAS – Halo
(8) KAVANA – M.F.E.O.
(22) BRYAN ADAMS – 18 Til I Die
(2) BLUR – Song 2  (video)  (and charts)
(4) D.J. QUICKSILVER – Bellissima
(7) SHOLA AMA – You Might Need Somebody
(6) NO DOUBT – Don’t Speak  ®
(17) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Secret Garden  (video)
(1) R. KELLY – I Believe I Can Fly  (video)  (and credits)

Underwater Top of the Pops

 This edition of Top of the Pops from the 11th of April 1997 will not be shown on BBC4 due to it featuring R Kelly. So a great big thanks to Anonymous to making it available here at WeTransfer.

11-4-97:   Presenter:  Mark Owen

(2) SUPERGRASS – Richard III
(11) BRAND NEW HEAVIES – Sometimes
(NEW) U2 – Staring At The Sun  (video)
(27) SPICE GIRLS – 2 Become 1  (and charts)  ®
(5) DEPECHE MODE – It’s No Good
(17) FUNKY GREEN DOGS – Fired Up
(4) SMOKE CITY – Underwater Love
(1) R. KELLY – I Believe I Can Fly  (video)  (and credits)

Block Rockin' Top of the Pops

 Back with another one of those 4th of April 1997 editions of Top of the Pops!

Top of the Pirouettes

4-4-97:   Presenters:  Mark Radcliffe & Marc Riley

(7) CAST – Free Me

Getting the show underway but the song got no higher.

(10) 3T – Gotta Be You

Performing their fourth and final top ten hit and it got no higher.

(3) NO DOUBT – Don’t Speak  (video)  (and charts)

Former number one going back up the charts.

(11) N-TRANCE – D.I.S.C.O.

In the studio with this Ottawan cover but it got no higher.

(4) THE CHARLATANS – North Country Boy

Here tonight with their third of four top ten hits but this one was at its peak.

(6) D.J. QUICKSILVER – Bellissima

With their first of two top ten hits and it peaked at number 4.

(12) LIVIN’ JOY – Where Can I Find Love

Here with their fifth of six top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(1) THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS – Block Rockin’ Beats  (video)

Just the one week at number one unfortunately.

(2) SPICE GIRLS – Mama  (video)  (and credits)

Former number one.

Top of the Pops On the Wire

This edition of Top of the Pops from the 28th of March 1997 will not be shown on BBC4 due to it featuring R Kelly. So a great big thank you to Anonymous for making it available here at SwissTransfer.

 28-3-97:   Presenter:  Zoë Ball

(27) SEAN MAGUIRE – Today’s The Day
(9) PET SHOP BOYS – A Red Letter Day
(2) R. KELLY – I Believe I Can Fly  (video)  (and charts)
(6) SASH! – Encore Une Fois
(3) NO DOUBT – Don’t Speak
(NEW) MICHAEL JACKSON – Blood On The Dancefloor  (video)
(23) THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH – Blackbird On The Wire
(1) SPICE GIRLS – Who Do You Think You Are
(4) BACKSTREET BOYS – Anywhere For You  (video)  (and credits)